Sunset had begun its golden descent below the horizon, melting away from the velvet robes of dusk as it began its ascension onto the Pernese landscape. The heady scent of brewing klah mingled with the roast being prepared for supper, wafting like evening conversation over the weyr; warm and welcome after the day of hard work.
Wingbeat soon added to the rich canvas of the smells and sounds of the weyr at dusk, alighting into the bowl. Weary riders unstrapped themselves from the backs of the grand beasts, slipping off helmets and goggles. Dragon and rider stood together in warm communion in the bowl, overlooking the emerging velvet of the evening and engaged in light conversation.
"Oho! Good eve to ye, little pluck. What have ye got there?"
Wingsecond A'tel had turned toward the soft footsteps that had sounded behind him, small and hesitant, those of a child. The conversation briefly stopped to regard a small girl, her black hair cut boyishly short, bangs framing bright, dark eyes. Her tunic was too big for her tiny frame, the hem pulling a swathed trail into the fine dust. She cradled something against her small body, shy and anxious, wandering over to one of the youth standing beside A'tel; Edenwar, his own boy. The wingsecond flew one of the grand browns, and had hoped to hear of his paternal son Impressing at the next Hatching.
She unfolded her hands from against her chest, hands outstretched, presenting something aromatic to the blue-eyed youth who suddenly blushed at the innocent offering: a small stein of klah, fragrant and filled to the brim. Just for him. Edenwar stooped to one knee and took it from the girl, taking a sip and leaning forward to kiss her briefly on the forehead. "Thank you, little sweet."
The girl blushed, speechless with pleasure before scampering off just as the final rays of sun disappeared over the horizon.
(Temporary) Author's Note:
This is actually the first Pern fic I've attempted. Sure, its only a teeny intro, but at least I've got my foot in the door!
However, I am also asking for some help: I was hoping to find a beta reader to help me along; Someone who is very knowledgeable about DoP canon would be absolutely perfect. I have two other chapters almost ready if anybody is interested~ (and please, be interested! :3)
Secondly, and as silly as it sounds, I cannot for the life of me think of a name for the main character, bah. I have considered names such as Anise, Fennel, Laurel, but nothing really has struck me as suitable. Quite a bothersome problem, actually. Would anybody like to help me with their character-naming prowess?
Anyway, thanks again for reading, and don't forget to review!
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